Hand coiled pottery by Rob Sutherland

My formal art training was at Dartington College of Art in Devon, England, but as a potter I'm largely self taught. In 2005 I started exploring a range of pottery making methods and found that hand building was the method that suited me. In particular, the technique of coiling. This involves building a pot layer by layer. Each coil is melded into the coil below and is pinched, squeezed, moulded and scraped into shape. I enjoy the slow pace of this method which allows a considered response to the form as it grows. Some pots, once leatherhard are carved by hand to introduce surface decoration. I work with a variety of stoneware clays and use a combination of glaze, raw oxides and lustres for colour. I use an electric kiln and fire to 1220 degrees Centigrade.
My influences are grounded in nature, from lichens growing on rock to beach smoothed pebbles. I'm interested in the linear edges created by water meeting land, Zen Buddhist dry gardens, fossils, mineral seams in rock, and the stone-like appearance of lichens.


Contact Details

Rob Sutherland
4 Haining Stables
The Haining
Selkirk
Scotland
TD7 5LR
email enquiries to:

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Forthcoming Exhibitions & Events

Crossing Borders 2008 Arts Festival
As part of Crossing Borders 2008 I'll be holding an Open Studio event to be held at The Haining Stables, Selkirk.
I'll be hand-coiling pots and a wide selection of ceramics will be available to purchase.

Open Studio Dates and Times.
Saturday 6th September, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 7th September, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 13th September, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 14th September, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Exhibition
"Crossing Borders Group Exhibition"
In conjunction with Crossing Borders, The Smokehouse Gallery is exhibiting a selection of work from Crossing Borders members. A selection of my work will be on display. Exhibition runs from 5th September 2008. See The Smokehouse Gallery's website for opening times.

The Smokehouse Gallery, Eyemouth
St Ellas Place
Eyemouth
TD14 5HP
01890 752116


Recent Exhibition

"New Ceramics"
Rob Sutherland & Ted Underhill

A joint exhibition of both functional and decorative ceramics by Scottish Borders based potter Rob Sutherland and West Yorkshire based potter Ted Underhill. Work consists of hand built (coiled), wheel thrown and slip-cast pieces and is predominantly high-fired, glazed stoneware, some with multiple firings using metallic lustres.

Saturday 14th June to Sunday 10th August 2008
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 12am & 1pm - 5pm, Sat & Sun 2pm - 5pm
Wheelchair access
Scottish Borders Council.

 
Hawick Museum
Wilton Lodge Park
Hawick
Scotland
TD9 7JL
Tel: 01450 373457
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